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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1928)
13 Tee New Osecon Statesman, Salem. Oregon Triiay Morning, December tS; 19 tS 1- Takes Own Life .Ksrket Will Open at Figure cs High as This Year's, Is Prediction Tbe opening of the strawberry aaaxxet for It 29 ku been looked forward to by vrowers with deal of interest, not to men- torn apprehension. . - There hat been no market at B for the Marshall type of toft sr canning- berries. A Salem man Who would know If any6ne doet M yetterday that he expected to mo effert on the toft berrlecjnade tatssedlately after the first of the He thinks the market will b np at a price at least at high mm this year's, which was i cents e wound for the hulled berries, He says there It quite a supply mt the barreled - berries of this year's pack on hand yet. In cold storage throughout the country tkamgh this stock Is: being grad ally reduced by purchases from the consumers largely the mat ers of cordials for soft drinks. Etterburg Market Opened : The Etterburg contract market Is definitely opened, by the action mt the new buying agent for the Bald-Murdoch concern taking or. mr the West Salem cannery the first of the year. A. M. Patrick ta buyer, and he Is offering to tract Etterburg berries at sev mm cents a pound, which was the rmMng price for canning berries loot year; nearly all of our can- berries being of the Etter- type; the firmer berries. The action of the new concern ssmtering the Salem field will no 4ebt establish the price at seven easts, at the least, for there is no indication that there will be any head-over stocks of canned straw harries. Tilt makes a living price. If there can be a little better than five cent price for the hulled ft berries, the strawberry out. leak will be very fair for this sec Cherries Promising There are some things in the Cflag that may make the Royal iu or Naleon type of cherries la this district a brisk one. The fJaaoaa district does not grow any many of these cherries for its tnr and tiarrellnsr demand. any additional outlet would without doubt stiffen the market. It was eight cents, generally, last year. PLEASING OFFERED er u. s. GERVAIS. Ore., Dec. . 27. (Special) The Gervais U Ion Ugh school scored another point ta Its calendar of success Thurs day and Friday evenings, w"hen its aaaual play was given. "The Whole Town's Talking," a comedy was enacted in a splendid manner by each one of the cast. The parts were as follows: Chester Benney, Lester De Jar din; Henry Simmons, Henry Eder; Hat tic Simmons, Monica Schwab; Eth el Simmons. Zoe Cutsforth; Mr. Swift, a cultured gentleman. Har ley Oddie; Betty Lythe, a movie eaeen, Hazel Seeley; Sadie Bloom, Louise Harms, director; a movie director, William Kurns; Lela Wilson, Rose Albright; Sally Otis, Thelma Foster and the maid, El wa Vogt. . 'Wayne Perdue and Donald Mc Kay were stage directors. Special praise was given Mrs. Helen Es- tadillg, faculty member, for her painstaking efforts toward making the- play the success it was, which necessitated careful coaching and saaeh hard work in repetition of tha acts. v The Presbyterian church held Christmas exercises on Sunday evening, a good program was given after which a generous treat was passed to the children. Sacred Heart church celebrated solemn mass at midnight Monday, low mass at 8 a. m. and solemn an ass at 10 a. m. Tuesday. A Joint Christmas program was bckt in Mrs. Marthaler's and Mrs. Fardua's class rooms at the school fceaso on Friday afternoon which was attended by parents and friends. A good program was given and aeh child was presented with a gift and a stock- Christmas ly by Santa Claus. , r . 'I S -I! r- '-- -'-: V' Fred J. Smith, 46, ton of Carrie Jacoba Bond, noted tonf com poser, hat taken hit own lift at hit cabin in the California .moun tains, following a Ions Qmeat. Be was prominent in business circles f Los Angeles and a former president of the Hollywood Ath letic dob.' , t PUPILS IT BROOKS PRESENT PROGRAM SB ns E IM1 LIFE, WORD By HOWARD W. BLAKE&LEE Associated Preas Science Editor NEW YORK, Dec 27.-T-(AP) jLeaievement or another step to ward prolonged human life was announced to the American asso ciation for the advancement of science tonight. The advance Is a chemical dis covery , which furthers the attempt of medicine to simplify and pos sibly make less costly Its treatment of diabetes and diseases which de mand on control of the sugar In hnman bodies. The discovery was the Isolation f the active principle that con trols sugar, called a hormone, which Is operative In Insulin, the recently discovered remedy for di abetes. Insulin now Is made from animal extractions' and chemists , wish to learn how to make tt syn thetically, becaqse tha animal ex traction Is laboiius and costly and tha purity, of the product syn thetically made can -be assured with more ease. -Isolation of the hormone was 'necessary before any attempt could be made to syn thesize IV. .. - --.ct;: y. Announcement of the Isolation wma made by Prof. John J. Abel aad Dr. H. Jensen of Johnt Hop ktnt. Prof. Abel said: v . . rWe beHere this to Vt the first Instance of the IsoUUon of a pow arful specific hormone In tha form at a erystalUne -proteta of a rel- atlrely simple compotlUoav ' BROOKS, Ore., Dee. 27. (Spe cial) The Brooks public school children gave a splendid Christ mas program at the schoolhouse Friday evening under the dlrec tion of principal Wayne Harding and the teachers. Miss Leta Wal lace and Miss Doris Wood. Pa trons of the district maade dona. tlons enabling Santa Claus to give candy and oranges to all the chll dren In the audience. The following program was giv en to a large and appreciative audience. Song by the school, "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear,", Re. citation, "What I know I know," Harry Loom is; recitation, "Jes Before Christmas," Frank Tsehi- da; recitation "Runaway . Stock. ings," Elynor Fuller; song, "Up on The Housetops," by a group of children; recitation, "A Surprise For Santa," Lorreen OINeill. Recitation, "If I Were Santa Claus," Curtis Cofflndaffer; reel, tatlon, "A Decision." Addle Col- yer; recitation. "Secrets" Clifford Bishop; song. "A Christmas Lull. aby." Milly Tschida; Song, "Sil ent Night" by the school children; recitation "Christmas Presents" by Lavon Harris; recitation. Wrapping Christmas Presents.." Charles Snowley. Recitation. Santa Claus," by Oren Glen Sturgls; Recitation Christmas Tree Farm," Glen Cof flndaffer; song "Star of the East" by a group of children; play, "The Day After Christmas," by MUton Scheuerman, Beulah Otto and Charles Snowley; recitation "A Christmas Thought" Francis Col- yer; song "Cnrtstmas is coming. By a group of children. Recitation, "Poor Santa Claus," by Stanley Nelson; recitation, "A Joke On Santa Claus" by Leo Ramp; song "Christmas Bells" by group of children; recitation, "A Christmas Wish." by Leo Tschida; song '"Joy To The World" by the school; recitation, "No Stockings to Wear'? by Duane Sears; recita. tion, "Useful Things" by Charles Hess; recitation, "An Impatient Waiter" by Bert Snowley; Song Jolly St. Nicholas" by school. Play, "Dickens Christmas Carol" by a group of the upper grade children; song "Santa's Coming" by the primary pupils. Wayne Harding led the singing and the Misses Leta Wallace and Doris Wood played the piano accompani ments. FLU OUTBREAK HELD SERIOUS Soread Thrtouqh Eastern States Predicted by Surgeon-General President Cookdge Bags 3 Pheasants, 2 Turkeys WASHINGTON. Dec. 27. (AP) Surgeon-General Cum mings said today that he views the lnfluenia- situation at ser ious." and believed there was "ev ery Indication that the outbreak will spread through the Atlantic State. He added that deaths during the epidemic might exceed 15.000. Deaths in the 19 18 epidemic, however, were SO 0,000 In excess of the normal number from the disease. In 1920 there were 190,- 000 excess deaths, and in 192 there were between IK and 20 thousand. ' V The surgeon-general also de clared that there was the possi bility of a second and more severe ware of the epidemic later in the winter. He reassured the public against alarm, however, emphasiz ing the mildness of type of the disease now prevalent, and the ap parent absence of complications. "There Is every indication, as see It," Dr. Cummings said, "that the epidemic will spread through the Atlantic states as It has gone through the west This seems to be a typical Influenza epidemic. and It is similar to the 1918 out break in the mildness of the first cases. The surgeon-general substan tiated public health officers' est! mate of a million and a quarter new cases In the United States during the week ended December 22. Noting reports of 58 cities to the census bureau, showing 710 deaths, compared with 475 deaths In 82 cities for the previous week, he said, the mortality rate was meeting expectations of large ad vances in deaths as the number of cases Increases. "The death rate now Is low In proportion to the number of cases, he added, "and conse quently I see no reason for public alarm. However, any epidemic so widespread as this one is ser ious. There Is every Justification to think that this year's mortality will be rreater than that of 1926." 7 IAPKLO ISLAND. Ga.. Dec 27 (AP) On tha well-stocked game preserves of Howard B. Cof fin, President Coolidge tested his mar kman ship today on live fowl and found It good. Three phea sants and two wild turkeys repos ed in tha presidential game bag J when -fee returned with hit party to the Island mansion of the Cof fins and there was a satisfied smile on hit face as he surveyed the remit of hit sport. So far at la known these were the first lire birds to fall before Mr. Coolldge'a gun. Shooting la a sport that caught his fancy while vacationing In Wisconsin last summer when ha showed consld. SOUTH RATE QUESTION IIP Representatives of commercial organizations of various Southern Oregon cities conferred with mem ben of the public service commis sion here Thursday with relation to the application of the Southern Pacific company for permission to reduce Its rates between coast points to meet water competition. The vlsltorssaid they were not conversant with the application of the railroad company, and desired to know if the proposed new rate would discriminate against Inter mediate points between Portland and San Francisco. Members of the public service commission admitted that the rate between San Francisco and Med f ord probably would be higher than between San Francisco and Portland. ' Cities represented at the con ference Included Grants Pats, Roteburg, . Medford, Eugene and Sutherlln. A public hearing will be called before the application Is granted. Judge Fee Will Decide Election Case in Dispute Judge James Alger Fee of Um atilla county Thursday was assign ed by Chief Justice Rand of the state supreme court to go to Bend and substitute for Judge T. E. J. Duffy in the election" contest be tween Ross Farnham and George Brewster. The-' proceeding is being heard In the Deschutes coun ty circuit court. The assignment was made at the request of Judge Duffy, who has been disqualified to tit In the case. Justice Rand has also assigned Judge Campbell of the Clackamas county circuit court to preside over the court at St. Helens in place of Judge Eakln, who is 111. FAMILIES OF LAWMAKERS PIERRE, S. D. (AP) Five members of the state assembly convention next month have been preceded In South Dakota's legis lative chambers by their fathers. Three others will follow in the footsteps of brothers. ENGLISH LIKE BUNS LONDON (AP) Next to roast beef, the current bun Is the most popular food in England In the opinion of J. H. Merritt, chairman of the nation association of mas ter bakers. Sweden's fourth Rotary club has been organized at Malmoe. Fitzgerald-Sherwin Motor Co. Chemeketa and Liberty Streets BIG Is the word. Surprisingly low prices on cart of good con dition. "T.t vu-- " j"t 127 C3ev.LlJMi Sedaa ' . . : .V . 4 . $495.00 5 New.TIrear New Battery' Look aad Rant Lake New." 1027- Buick Coupe. . . . 1250.00 1024 BaJfck Sedaa . ' "iA Bargala ........ 455.00 1028 Indian Scoat ... 225.00 1024 W. Kalgfet . .-. 805.00 1027 Oaklaad Laadaa , Sedan 685.00 Fitzgerald-Sherwin j" - ; Motor Co. : 7 : . 1 Telephone 1 1S2 , r. ... 1 ByRxCTEver$on Subject loniqht Friday 7:45 P. M. "Two Mighty Evidences that the Bi ble is the Word of God," by evangelist j. a. Rippey, Port land. PRESENT FOR EMPEROR arable ability at shooting clay pig eons. Todays haatlnc took place on little Sapelo Island which - to de- parated from Sapelo Island prop, er by a narrow; channel and ex panse tf marsh grata. Accompan ied by CoL Latrobe, hit military aide, Alfred W. Jonea of Bruns wick, Edward Varey. a relative of Mr. Coffin, and CoL S. W. Star ling of the white house secret ser vice, Mr. Coolidge left Sapelo tn a speedboat for the game pre- terve. Tha hunting itself was dona in the Ena-Ush fashion. Tha president and Colonel Starling.' the only oth er member of the party to carry a run stationed themselves at one side of a broad field, located at the center of the island, while ne gro beaters worked their way through the surrounding brush, flushing the birds and turning them In the direction of the field As they flew past, Mr. Coolidge and Colonel Starling alternately blazed away at the fas-moving taraets. while the remainder of tha nartv. standing nearoy con doled or congratulated the hunt ers on the success er failure of their shots. Starling brought down three pheasants. Bridge is Built To Replace One That Collapsed PRATUM, Ore,, Dec. 27. (Spe cial) The road east of Pratum has been reopened, a temporary bridge having been ejected to take the place of the one which collaps ed under the weight of a county tractor and , grader recently. Both local Sunday schools pre sented interesting Christmas pro grams Monday night. Charles Smith and family of West Llan spent Christmas here. Miss Lydia Stauffer was at home from Corvallis on Christmas day. Nearly all of the Christmas presents exchanged In this com munity were electrical devices, but they are more ornamental HONOLULU (AP) Japanese residents of Hawaii are nresentlnr Emperor Hirohito of Japan with a than useful at present, as the pow 24 foot 'Hawaiian canoe of Koaer line has not yet been put in wood. The canoe will carry four, operation. Pid Welcome to PURE DRUGS You get what you want when you want it, when you're a pa tron of this quality Drug Store. Everything pharmacentical made right and delivered promptly. CAPITAL DRUG STORE Only the Best 405 State Owl Agency T. J. Willett Our Prescription Service is the Best Service We Render nntc iip loirtf mil ii in nmiiiu! Bull Party Holds Celebra tion; Many Issues Fluc tuate Wildly NEW YORK. Dee. 17. (AP) The bull party held a celebra tion on the stock market today, as the call money rate failed to go above 12 per cent, although that it the highest figure of the year and the highest for any previous rear since' 1921. The market was inclined to heaviness throughout most of the session. Radio fluctuated wildly, selling off points to S47 in the fore noon, then shooting up zs porn is to 270 at the close. National Tea, Wright Aero and Case Threshing mounted 11 to 18 points.'-'' Goodyear tire shot up 1Q points to a new peak at 140. This issue has been under accumulation for some time by Akron 'Mind New Tork Interests, with the result that the floating supply has be come low. Goodrich Jumped 8 points to a new peak. Allis Chambers soared about 15 points to a new top. General Elec tric touched a new peak at 212 while Montgomery Ward, Mohawk Carpel and Et, Joseph Lead were among other issues breaking into new high ground. American Can, U. 8. Steel, New Tork Central and General Motors ; moved" np about points each. Dupont dropped 10 points, but reduced Its loss to f. Keith Al- bea Preferred; Stanley Co., Pere Ifaranetta and National Biscuit. were among Issues losing from 5 to 12 points. - Tha Nevada state livestock u tociatlon has asked the legislature to Increase the state bounty on coyotes from three dollars lo six.' Havana 4s preparing for an in. ternational motor boat show tome' time in February. The four United States marsh als in Alaska, : with deputies, en force the law in a territory of 690,884 square milet. L s J A Chair that Fits Your Back Note the deep, sloping seat of this beautiful Cogswell Chair and note too, the back with its pillowed head rest. Onlythis BUtwell chair has these two features ok comfort. Like all BUtwell furniture it is staunchly constructed Tor a lifetime of service beautifully finished perfectly tailored. 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